'Education UK EXhibition 'by British Council begins from today

Posted Date: 10 Feb, 2012

Category: News

 

More than 30 renowned UK institutions in Kathmandu

 

British Council presents 'Education UK Exhibition' from 10^th -11^th February, 2012 from 1100 to 1730 hours at DECC (Direction Exhibition and Convention Centre), United World Trade Centre, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu.

 

With a view to promoting UK education and increasing the understanding of the UK's expertise in education, the event is organised in an exclusive way where students and parents will get a chance to meet the representatives from thirty two different UK institutions. There will also be seminars / presentations by representatives from the British Council, the British High Commission and UK institutions.

 

The event is the biggest opportunity for face to face discussions and interaction among the alumni, students, aspirants, parents, career advisers, agents, representatives and people from all walks of life looking to broaden their educational horizons in a modern and professional way. The growing demand for overseas education is becoming more apparent as many Nepalese students pursue higher/further education and those who already have qualifications want to upgrade or update them.

 

List of participating institutes:

 

• Aberystwyth University

• Anglia Ruskin University

• Bradford College

• City of Bristol College

• Coventry University

• De Montfort University

• Edge Hill University

• Edinburgh Telford College

• Glasgow Caledonian University

• Gower College Swansea

• Leeds Metropolitan University

• Liverpool Hope University

• London Metropolitan University

• Middlesex University

• Newcastle University

• Nottingham College International

• Queen Margaret University

• Sheffield Hallam University

• Staffordshire University

• Stevenson College Edinburgh

• Swansea University

• The University of Birmingham

• The University of Nottingham

• University of Aberdeen

• University of Bedfordshire

• University of Central Lancashire

• University of East Anglia

• University of East London

• University of Greenwich

• University of Northampton

• University of Salford

• University of the West of England

 

One of the most popular education destinations these days is the UK. The British education, famous for its breadth and academic excellence offers outstanding education to students from all over the world. Independent thinking and student centred learning are the hallmarks of the British degree courses. British higher education offers shorter and more intensive courses than are available in many other countries. Moreover, there is a commonly held belief that, UK qualifications add value, give a competitive edge and increase employment prospects.

 

Studying abroad is becoming more and more popular with a variety of career opportunities available for aspirants and students. In many cases students are in a dilemma with regard to choosing the right career with the right aptitude. Taking this into consideration, this exhibition is focused on complete guidance about the career opportunities that are available enabling prospective students to make the right career/education choice.

 

 

Note to Editors

Students can search for their desired courses, scholarships and have an opportunity to find out about living in the UK through the education UK websites.

www.educationuk.org

 

The British Council works in over one hundred countries and territories worldwide to build intercultural understanding between the UK and other countries through the arts, education and training, science and technology, sport, good governance and human rights. For more information, please visit: http://www.britishcouncil.org

 

Contact Rita Rajbhandary at rita.rajbhandary@britishcouncil.org.np or Sudeep Khanal at Sudeep.khanal@britishcouncil.org.np or call 4410798 for more information.

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